Indian Grameen Services jobs - Block Coordinator

Position: Block Coordinator

Maximum Age : 23 -35 years

1. OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE:

The incumbent will be responsible for leading the implementation of all the activities under Tejaswini

project at block level and coordinate the block unit. S/he will oversee, supervise and guide the work of other two positions at BRIU as well as the youth facilitators of the block area. Specifically, the incumbent will:

a) Overall in-charge of Block Resource Implementation Unit.

b) Identify and mobilize AGYW (in the age group of 14-24 years) from the community to enroll them into “Tejaswini clubs” with the help of Youth Facilitators.

c) Ensure adequate participation from vulnerable groups like SC/ST during group formation

d) Persuade parents/guardians/ family members of AGYW to ensure basic support from family and greater participation level in project interventions.

e) Coordinate with respective BDO/ Panchayat officials/ CDPO/ line department/s for project

implementation at block, cluster and club level.

f) Support for delivery of bridge education program, skill training and livelihood (self-employment

services for all the members of Tejaswini Club.

g) Support in coordination with NGOs/ service providers accredited by NIOS for Open Basic Education for providing non-formal education or training service providers for vocational training to AGYW.

h) Supervise the selection, deployment and training of Youth Facilitators by respective service provider/s

contracted by the project.

i) Coordinate with and monitor Youth Facilitators for project deliverables.

j) Implement IEC activities at block and below level and prepare and submit periodic monitoring reports

(operational & financial) to DRIU.

k) Implement provisions of EMP-SITP at block/cluster level.

l) Regularly update and maintain training records and report the related issues/ challenges to DRIU.

m) Ensure proper record keeping at BRIU level.

2. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

This position requires a dynamic, experienced and analytical professional with demonstrated experience in managing programmatic interventions related to adolescent girls and young women.

a) Graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university.

b) At least 3 years of experience in development field.

c) Experience/ good understanding of group formation, community mobilization, monitoring & liasioning

with different stakeholders.

d) Experience of working in govt. projects/programs would be an added advantage.

NOTE: Candidates having relevant experience in dealing with Adolescent Girls and Young women program and issues of the state government/central government will be given preference and weightage over and above the required qualification.

3. REMUNERATION

The remuneration for incumbent would be Rs.29, 900/- per month inclusive of all.